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Just As The Tide Was Flowing
Part of the The William Byrd Singers 24-25 Season
Add to my Calendar 25-05-2025 19:00 25-05-2025 21:00 36 Just As The Tide Was Flowing A mixed and entertaining programme of music showcasing the versatility of the William Byrd Singers. The choir will be joined on this occasion by superb harpist Maxine Molin to perform Holst’s Hymns from the Rig Veda (Group 3) and other lighter pieces. Music by Vaughan Williams (English Folk Song settings), Poulenc (Chanson à boire), Saint-Saens (Calme des nuits), Seiber (Nonesense Songs), contrasts wonderfully with works by Byrd, Shaw & McDowall. Christ Church, Manchester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Christ Church
35 Darley Avenue
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2ZD
England
Programme
William Byrd – Prevent Us, O Lord
Bob Chilcott – Londonderry Air
Ralph Vaughan Williams – 5 English Folk Songs
Mátyás Seiber – Three Nonsense Songs
Gustav Holst – Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op.26
Camille Saint-Saens – Calme des nuits, Op.68 no.1
Francis Poulenc – Chanson à boire, FP 31
Caroline Shaw – And the Swallow
William Byrd – Sing Joyfully unto God Our Strength
William Byrd – Praise our Lord all ye gentiles
Performers
Keith Orrell – choral director
Maxine Molin – Harp
William Byrd Singers
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Programme Note
A mixed and entertaining programme of music showcasing the versatility of the William Byrd Singers. The choir will be joined on this occasion by superb harpist Maxine Molin to perform Holst’s Hymns from the Rig Veda (Group 3) and other lighter pieces. Music by Vaughan Williams (English Folk Song settings), Poulenc (Chanson à boire), Saint-Saens (Calme des nuits), Seiber (Nonesense Songs), contrasts wonderfully with works by Byrd, Shaw & McDowall.
